One officer has been killed and another wounded after a shootout in Mandeville near Highway 22 and US 190. Two suspects have been arrested after allegedly fleeing from the area in connection with the incident, and the shooting locked down large portions of highway 22 through Mandeville.

Polling data from JMC Analytics reflects residents’ views on gun control, abortion, and gas taxes. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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During the first televised gubernatorial debate, the candidates were asked about reducing the state sales tax back to four-percent now that the state has a surplus of money. Republican challengers, Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone, say it’s time to lower the state’s sales tax rate. But Governor Edwards says claims that the tax bills approved during his time as governor have hurt the economy are untrue…

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Louisiana’s private high schools will not hold their football championships in the Superdome this season. With the Superdome off the table, CEO of the Louisiana Select Association JP Kelly says they’re moving forward with negotiations for other venues.

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